Overland Trails
Trail Rating 1
County dirt road maintained for higher clearance vehicles; Generally suitable for 2WD vehicles but 4WD required in adverse conditions.
Trail Rating 2
County dirt road with infrequent or light maintenance after inclement weather. Steps up to 6 inches.
Trail Rating 3
County road seldom maintained, with dirt, sand & rock surfaces. No steps higher than 12”.
Overland Trails Required Vehicle Equipment
For the Required Vehicle Equipment for Overland Trails, Please read carefully all the information provided on the Vehicle Equipment page of this website.
Moderate Trails
Trail Rating 4
Road surface consisting of loose rock & dirt with some fixed rock surfaces. Heavy erosion, rock steps no higher than 18" & small boulders up to 12".
Trail Rating 5
Road surfaces are rutted & rocky with ledges or boulders not exceeding 24”.
Driver's skill becomes more important as good vehicle approach & departure angles helpful.
Moderate Trails Required Vehicle Equipment
For the Required Vehicle Equipment for Moderate Trails, Please read carefully all the information provided on the Vehicle Equipment page of this website.
Hard Trails
Trail Rating 6
Roads are difficult with considerable erosion: Steps not exceeding 36”.
Trail Rating 7
Trail consists of loose rock with many ledges & boulders exceeding 24” & many steps exceeding 48”. Steep inclines & declines are prevalent.
Hard Trails Required Vehicle Equipment
For the Required Vehicle Equipment for Hard Trails, Please read carefully all the information provided on the Vehicle Equipment page of this website.
Extreme Trails
Trail Rating 8
Extreme trail similar to a #7 rating, except a bit more extreme. Trail consists of loose rock with many ledges & boulders exceeding 36”. Steep off camber inclines & declines are prevalent.
Trail Rating 9
Extreme & Beyond: The average well equipped trail rig may have great difficulty in completing a trail of this rating!! Steps exceeding 60". Steep inclines & declines with off-camber sections are prevalent. Vehicle mechanical or body damage is likely. Roll over is very common.
Trail Rating 10
Let the carnage begin! Buggy territory. Street driven 4X4’s will NOT be permitted on trails of this rating. Modified factory vehicles will NOT be permitted on trails of this rating. Vehicle requirements & recommendations same as #9.
Extreme Trails Required Vehicle Equipment
For the Required Vehicle Equipment for Extreme Trails, Please read carefully all the information provided on the Vehicle Equipment page of this website.